North Korea has been fueling World War 3 concerns by refusing to shut down its nuclear development programme.

But East Asia expert Gordon Chang revealed at least three nations would be prepared to join leader Kim Jong-un in an all-out war against the United States.

Mr Chang said: “If we strike North Korea first, you can see China cause trouble in the South China Sea. You can see Russia go after the Baltics. The Iranians will do something.

“We could see Asia being embroiled on both sides. It’s close to a world war. This thing could spread very fast and that’s the real danger here.

“This can spread to the US homeland because the Chinese and the Russians could actually get into a nuclear exchange with the United States. I’m not saying it’s going to happen but I’m saying that’s a possibility.”

Experts have warned US President Donald Trump that Bejing and Moscow could be on the verge of forging an alliance with North Korea to prevent an invasion from the US.

China is already considered to be Pyongyang’s only formal ally in the region due to a long-established mutual support treaty which is up for renewal in 2021.

Mr Chang added China had already shown signs of non-compliance with UN sanctions, signalling it would continue to support North Korea despite pledging to act as a positive influence on the rogue nation.

Speaking to Fox News, the author of ‘Nuclear Showdown’ continued: “When sanctions are put in place by the UN, the Chinese make a big show of complying.

“They’ll actually do something for a couple of months and when the United States isn’t paying attention, they go back to doing the old way of things.”

Former NCO in the Infantry, great report and straight to the point. When, not if, double cross and triple cross will be in play as well. That EU Army that is being talked about,and those nations that will make up that Army and Defense alliance,have already made it known with their votes inside the United Nations how they feel about Israel. Our current President and our nation is Israels greatest ally. That alliance will be standing against the majority of the world at some point during WWIII.